E-Z Scrub 371603Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 14 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00382903716036), received between May 3, 2018 and Oct 30, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries, 12 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination /Decontamination Problem” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 14 most recent of 14 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 30, 2024Missing Information; Missing Information

  DURING A RETURN SAMPLE EVALUATION OF SEPARATE CUSTOMER COMPLAINT, TWO SAMPLES WERE FOUND TO BE MISSING THE LOT NUMBER, EXPIRATION DATE, AND QR/BARCODE ON THE UNIT PACKAGE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20571531 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 14, 2024Contamination; Contamination

  BLACK SPECS WERE FOUND INSIDE THE PACKAGE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20440507 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 6, 2024Device Handling Problem; Device Handling Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER THE DISCONTINUATION OF A DIFFERENT DEVICE (CHG SCRUB BRUSH), CLINICIANS HAVE BEEN POURING CHLORHEXIDINE ONTO A DRY SCRUB BRUSH. THE CLINICIANS REPORTED THAT WHEN THEY ARE SQUIRTING CHLORHEXIDINE ONTO THE DRY SCRUB BRUSH, IT IS SPLASHING BACK AND GETTING INTO THEIR EYES. RECURRENCE OF USE ERROR COULD RESULT IN THE NEED FOR MEDICAL INTERVENTION. AS REPORTED, THERE WAS NO USER HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20157566 ↗
• InjuryMay 4, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT ONE OF NURSE'S COLLEAGUES DEVELOPED A RASH ON ARMS AND THEY ARE NOT SURE IF IT CAME FROM THE SCRUBBRUSH OR THE GOWN HE WAS WEARING. VERBATIM: QUESTION: NURSE WANTING TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY ACCELERANTS IN THE EZ SCRUB BRUSH (REF 371603, LOT# 3214288).STATES ONE OF HER COLLEAGUES DEVELOPED A RASH ON HIS ARMS AND THEY ARE NOT SURE IF IT CAME FROM THE SCRUB BRUSH OR THE GOWN HE WAS WEARING. RESPONSE: EXPLAINED 371603 DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SURGICAL SCRUB SOLUTIONS OR ACCELERANTS. INFORMED THE SPONGE ISMADE OF POLYURETHANE, THE HOLDER IS MADE OF POLYPROPYLENE, AND THE BRISTLES OF THE BRUSH ARE POLYETHELYNE.THE NAIL PICK IS MADE OF HIGH DENSITY POLYETHTLENE.

  Patient problems: Rash

  MAUDE report 16870484 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 11, 2022Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  PACK OPENED AND FOUND BLACK AREA ON SIDE OF BRUSH.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13735252 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 17, 2021Unsealed Device Packaging; Unsealed Device Packaging

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PACK WAS OPENED. VERBATIM: DESCRIBE THE EVENT OR PROBLEM: BD E-Z SCRUB 160 SURGICAL SCRUB BRUSH/SPONGE WITH NAIL CLEANER PACK WAS OPENED AND NOTED TO HAVE BLACK DEBRIS ON THE SPONGE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12825295 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 8, 2021Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PACK WAS NOTED TO HAVE BLACK DEBRIS ON THE SPONGE. VERBATIM: DESCRIBE THE EVENT OR PROBLEM: BD E-Z SCRUB 160 SURGICAL SCRUB BRUSH/SPONGE WITH NAIL CLEANER PACK WAS OPENED AND NOTED TO HAVE BLACK DEBRIS ON THE SPONGE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12775290 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 21, 2021Microbial Contamination of Device; Microbial Contamination of Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT SPONGE BRUSH SCRUB APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD ON THE BRUSH.   VERBATIM: WE HAD THE FOLLOWING ISSUE- DO WE NEED TO PULL THIS LOT? WE STILL HAVE THE ITEM. "WHEN IT WAS OPENED IN A CASE AND IT APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD ON THE SCRUB BRUSH. LOT NUMBER 0328903" CUSTOMER NOTIFIED ME BY EMAIL ON (B)(6) 2021 OF THIS ISSUE. AND IN THE E-MAIL SAID THEY STILL HAVE THE PRODUCT ITEM. CUSTOMER IS ALSO ASKING WHAT SHOULD THEY DO WITH THE FOLLOWING SCRUB BRUSHES WITH THE SAME LOT#! I BELIEVE THIS EVENT OCCURRED ON (B)(6) 2021 AS THIS IS WHEN I WAS NOTIFIED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12506374 ↗
• InjuryAug 23, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL THAT THE USER EXPERIENCED A RASH. EMAIL VERBATIM: "WE HAVE A NURSE WITH A RASH, CAN YOU TELL US WHAT PRODUCT CODE 371603 IS MADE OF?"

  Patient problems: Rash

  MAUDE report 12353271 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 18, 2021Unsealed Device Packaging; Defective Device; Unsealed Device Packaging; Defective Device

  MATERIAL NO. 371603, BATCH NO. 0182223. IT WAS REPORTED THAT PACKAGE WAS SEALED INCORRECTLY. VERBATIM: A STAFF MEMBER CALLED ON 23-MAR-2021 FROM THIS FACILITY TO REPORT AN INCIDENT THAT [CUSTOMER] WITNESSED. THIS E-Z SCRUB PACKAGE HAD 2-3 DIFFERENT PACKAGES THAT WERE DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND SEEMED LIKE THE SIDE THEY NORMALLY OPEN WAS NOT SEALED PROPERLY. CUSTOMER HAS PRODUCT AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11683605 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 1, 2020Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT 2 PACKAGES WERE DIFFICULT TO OPEN PRIOR TO USE AND WOULD RIP WITH A BD SCRUB BRUSH E-Z¿ SCRUB¿ DRY STERILE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: 2 X PACKETS WERE DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CAUSED RIPPING.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 10105599 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 25, 2020Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SCRUB BRUSH E-Z SCRUB DRY STERILE PACKAGE CONTAINED FOREIGN MATTER. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "DIRT INSIDE SCRUB PACKAGE. CUSTOMER OPENED PRODUCT AND DIRT/GRIT WAS INSIDE WITH THE SCRUB BRUSH AND IN BRISTLES."

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9879075 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 27, 2018Microbial Contamination of Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD E-Z SCRUB¿ PREOPERATIVE SURGICAL SCRUB BRUSHES WERE CONTAMINATED WHEN OPENED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF EXPOSURE, SERIOUS INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7726332 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 3, 2018Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOREIGN MATTER DESCRIBED AS ¿DARK, SMELLY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE¿ WAS FOUND ON A BD E-Z SCRUB¿ PREOPERATIVE SURGICAL SCRUB BRUSH. THE BRUSH WAS NOT USED AND THERE WAS NO REPORT OF INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7484621 ↗